Should you use a security camera with local storage?

Security cameras with local storage give homeowners a variety of benefits. One notable perk is the freedom to maintain complete control of your video footage. Your recordings aren’t sent to the cloud. Rather, they’re kept directly on the video camera or on another device in your home. Take a moment to weigh your options and find where to get the top surveillance systems in Long Island.

What’s best for your Long Island home? Comparing local and cloud storage

Check out the differences between local and cloud storage to choose the right video cameras for your Long Island home. Review our quick breakdown:

Local storage cameras

• Recordings are saved on the camera or an on-site storage tool, so you’re always in charge. 
• You don’t have to worry about a third-party keeping your video secure on remote servers.
• Cameras continue to record even if Wi-Fi or internet goes down.
• You don’t have to pay monthly subscription charges.
• Keep footage as long as you need (depending on storage capacity).
• Vandalism of cameras could result in lost footage.
• Hard drives and microSD cards added to cameras might be an added expense.

Cloud storage cameras

• Recordings are kept on remote servers and secured by a third party.
• Video clips remain accessible if cameras are damaged.
• Easy to scale to match changing needs.
• No on-site hardware required.
• Usually comes with a subscription fee.
• Video won’t upload to the cloud if you lose internet service.
• Downloading and uploading video requires a good amount of bandwidth.

If you want strict control over your video, no recurring fees, and the capability of recording without an internet connection, local storage is better. Keep in mind that cloud-based systems can often retrieve recordings quicker when you’re off site. 

Many families go with a hybrid system that permits them to upload footage to the cloud. If the internet cuts out, you may still save locally. If your system is vandalized, you can still find your footage in the cloud.

Why Vivint is the top choice for Long Island surveillance systems

Vivint’s cutting-edge surveillance cameras offer many possibilities with both local and cloud storage options available. It’s all about flexibility, and you’ll enjoy it from the leader in Long Island smart homes. You may even choose a hybrid installation with cameras hardwired to your home’s electrical panel and wirelessly bridged to your security system. You get a steady power source and the freedom to place cameras wherever you like, without running wires all over your house.

Count on flexibility and powerful security with outdoor cameras that proactively deter prowlers through sound and light. You’ll also enjoy wide viewing angles, night vision, and 4K imaging with zoom capabilities. Vivint’s cameras are simple to access on the Vivint app and integrate in unison with the rest of your smart home sensors.

Customize your Long Island smart home with Vivint’s modern video cameras

Contact (631) 502-4004 today to design your new Vivint smart home in Long Island. Our skilled agents will gladly answer any questions you have about cloud-based and local camera storage. We’ll help you design a system that delivers outstanding security and convenience.